In the news!

Atrium Underwriting Group Ltd. today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement which envisages the acquisition by CRC Group of the managing agency from investment funds managed by Stone Point Capital LLC and other investors. Atrium will retain its brand name and independence under the leadership of its current management team within the CRC Group.

AmRisc, LLC ("AmRisc"), a subsidiary of CRC Group, announced today that AmRisc has launched Calais Reciprocal Insurance Exchange ("Calais"), a reciprocal insurance exchange backed with $100 million of funding that will provide additional capacity for AmRisc's coastal commercial E&S property insurance portfolio.

CRC Group, one of North America’s leading independent wholesale specialty insurance distributors, announced today that BenefitMall, its employee benefits division, has officially rebranded as CRC Benefits. The change marks a significant step in aligning the division with CRC Group’s broader go-to-market strategy and delivering even greater value to retail agency partners.

CRC Group announces that it has acquired ARC Excess & Surplus, LLC (ARC), one of the nation's top five largest specialty wholesale insurance distributors. With more than $1 billion in annual premium and a nationally recognized reputation for excellence in management and professional liability, ARC adds significant scale and capabilities to CRC Group's growing platform. The acquisition meaningfully strengthens the combined company's ExecPro practice group.

CRC Group, a leading, independent pure-play brokerage and underwriting specialty insurance distributor, is pleased to announce the appointment of Todd Jones as Chief Growth Officer. Jones joins CRC Group from Aon, where he most recently served as EVP for Risk Capital. He has held several senior leadership roles throughout his distinguished career, including CEO of QBE North America and Head of Risk & Broking at WTW.

CRC Group, a leading independent wholesale specialty insurance distributor in North America, announced the acquisition of Risk Transfer Partners (RTP), a top casualty-focused wholesale brokerage business. This strategic acquisition enhances CRC's capabilities and market reach, particularly in the construction, energy, environmental, and manufacturing sectors.

CRC Group, a leading independent wholesale specialty insurance distributor in North America, is pleased to announce the hiring of Matt Zelenc as Senior Vice President within CRC Specialty's ExecPro and Healthcare Practice Groups. Zelenc will report to CRC's Chicago office while also spearheading the launch of the company's new Kansas City location. In this role, he will lead a diverse team specializing in management and professional lines of coverage, with a strong emphasis on healthcare services, private company management liability, cyber liability, and additional professional lines. His expertise in relationship management and creative risk solutions will further enhance CRC Group's commitment to delivering superior service to its partners nationwide.

CRC Group is excited to announce a strategic rebrand to unify its operations and reinforce its position as a pure-play, independent wholesale and underwriting industry leader. As part of this transition, the TIH brand will be sunsetting and replaced by CRC Group as the company's corporate brand.

CRC Group, a leading wholesale specialty insurance distributor in North America, welcomes Daniela Mills as National Property Practice Group Director. Mills will support the CRC Property team on a nationwide basis. She joins CRC from a global insurance brokerage firm and brings more than two decades of industry experience to the role, including more than 10 years of senior property leadership expertise.

CRC Group, a leading wholesale specialty insurance distributor in North America, announces the hiring of Andrew Grim as Senior Vice President, a key addition to the company’s growing National Construction Practice Group. Based in Dallas, Texas, Grim’s expertise and leadership will support the practice’s national reach and further solidify CRC’s commitment to delivering unparalleled results for its clients and partners.